Monthly Archives: February 2011

Ok, so people still ask me all the time when I’m going on pointe. Which is annoying for reasons I’ve already explained involving other peoples arm fat. Thing is, The Adult Beginner hasn’t daydreamed about pointe in a long time. … Continue reading →

Reading Jennifer Homans’ Apollo’s Angels on the kindle for iPad. Not enjoying the reading as much as I thought I would. Woah, I mean, not like that, I Love the actual book! It’s fantastic! Love! Just not loving the kindle … Continue reading →

So, I’m in class, and Smirnoff calls out, “My Dear! You must jump from your heels! Not the balls of your feet. Your heels, my dear. You must jump from your heels or you will have no height in your … Continue reading →

Everyone loves unsolicited advice, right? Especially about parenting, right? Especially from people who are not parents, right? Well everyone is in Luck! Here’s some unsolicited ballet-related parenting advice from non-parents. First from Smirnoff “Back when I taught in Argentinta, whenever … Continue reading →

The Adult Beginner was woken in the night by a Monstrous Leg Cramp. One of the muscles that attaches at the knee and runs upward through the inner thigh had been switched into the ON position, and was steadily, painfully, … Continue reading →